Swamp Thing #No. 9
DC Comics • Swamp Thing Vol. 1
Writer
Len Wein
Interior Artist
Berni Wrightson
Cover Artist
Berni Wrightson
Publication Date
April 1974
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The story titled 'The Garden of Unearthly Delights' features Swamp Thing encountering the character Linda Holland's spirit and facing off against a bizarre collection of mutated creatures. Key characters include Alec Holland (Swamp Thing) and Matthew Cable.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress with small color-breaking ticks. Slight color rub on the dark green banner at the top. Corners show minor blunting/wear. Front cover has a small vertical ripple or non-color breaking crease on the left side. Edges show very minor tanning.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $35 - $60; Graded (CGC 7.5): $100 - $140
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in mid-to-high grade average $45. CGC 8.0 copies have recently sold in the $150 range.
Grading Recommendation
Optional. While a classic Wrightson cover, it is not a major key issue (like #1 or #7). Grading is recommended only if a high grade (9.2+) is expected after a professional clean and press.
Notable Features
Classic cover art by Berni Wrightson. Bronze Age DC. Features characters from the original Len Wein/Wrightson run.
Authentication Notes
The 20-cent price point, DC 'Line of Super-Stars' logo, and Wrightson signature ('Wrightson 73') match historical records for the April 1974 release. Paper quality appears consistent with 1970s newsprint.